What are the procedures for notification to DSS?
• The designated facility receiving a newborn infant shall immediately notify DSS, by telephone. The phone number for your local DSS office is located at www.babysafehaven.com. To simplify the written reporting process, designated facilities are requested to use the current 51A Mandated Reporter Form. This form is available at www.babysafehaven.com. The 51A reporting process and associated form should be used regardless of whether the designated facility suspects child abuse and neglect. All information relevant to the circumstances of the abandonment and condition of the infant should be included in the report. • If child abuse or neglect that is not based solely on the newborn infant having been left at the facility is suspected, then the report will be screened in by DSS. DSS will then conduct an investigation in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 119, section 51B and DSS Regulations 110CMR 4.00 et. seq. • If child abuse is not suspected, the report will be scree
